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Wondering how to justify buying a Chevrolet Silverado when you’re not sure what to do with the truck bed besides moving stuff? There’s lots of truck bed uses – check ‘em out below! One Word: Tailgating This is an easy one. Lots of people use their trucks for tailgating every year. Bring along a grill, some nice tunes, and chairs, and anywhere becomes the party HQ. Join Local Parades There’s something outlandishly fun about decorating your Chevrolet Silverado and taking…

Keys4Needs Program Many families and individuals are working hard, trying their best just to get through the week. It’s hard enough just trying to afford all the responsibilities that come with everyday life. But we at Bill Harris GM know how hard it can be for drivers who need reliable transportation but don’t quite have room in the budget for a new car. That’s why we introduced the #Key4Needs program in 2016 and are bringing it back this year –…

Maven, GM’s personal mobility brand, is spreading across the US, recently hitting the LA area in recent months. This system is designed for car sharing, and its major goals are to reduce emissions and to increase use of electric cars. Maven is just one of many new programs introduced by GM, each of which builds on technological innovations and creative thinking to improve mobility overall. According to GM, Maven has had a 56% increase in membership since it was first…

There’s a number of different ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Some people like to go all-out with an expensive restaurant and movie tickets, while others prefer to stay in. Here are some Valentine’s date ideas (or everyday date ideas) if you haven’t already made your plans. The Classic Fancy Dinner: There’s a reason this is such a popular option. There’s something charming about getting cleaned up, putting on nice clothes, and heading into town for a classy dinner for…

For drivers, the winter months can be dangerous at worst and annoying at best, with snow and ice creating ominous road conditions and covering your windshield. Fortunately, there are ways to prepare, including the stocking up of various essentials inside your vehicle. You can prepare yourself by checking out this list of what to keep in your car in winter: First and foremost, get yourself a quality ice scraper, which will save you time when you first leave home. You…

What’s new on the 2017 Cadillac XT5? This sleek and sporty model comes with a luxurious ride, high-quality design, and the latest technologies on the market. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The new XT5 is made for virtually any driver, offering the perfect combination of luxury and performance. The 2017 Cadillac XT5 is a premium crossover SUV that can handle off-road trails as easily as open highways. According to Cadillac, a refreshed grille design makes the XT5…

The best cars for tailgating are not hard to find. These include the models such as the Silverado, Colorado, Trax, and Equinox. Each of these vehicles comes with tons of space for family and friends, as well as a number of other important features you won’t find elsewhere. According to Chevy, the new Silverado has a number of features that make it the perfect truck for tailgating. In addition to its sporty exterior and capable powertrain, the new pickup has…

Texting and driving is one of the most serious safety hazards that we see on the road today. Apple is attempting to squash the epidemic one car at a time with Apple CarPlay. The idea is that it is safer to glance at this screen to access your phone than to try to search your phone while driving. To introduce you to the revolutionary new system, here is a guide on how to use Apple CarPlay. Instead of using a…

Dents in your car are unavoidable. Whether you accidentally bump into something or a person opens their door into your car, you will have to fix a dent at some point. To save yourself some time and money, here’s advice on how to can fix car dents on your own. Use a Sink Plunger If what you have is just a small or medium-sized dent, then all you need to fix it is a normal cup-shaped plunger for sinks. Get…

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, a yearly event showcasing prewar and postwar cars as well as recent concept cars, took place on August 18th in Pebble Beach, California, where Cadillac unveiled its newest concept car. Introducing the next step in the evolution of the brand’s design, the Cadillac Escala Concept has left auto enthusiasts amazed. Escala is the Spanish word for “scale,” which is fitting for a car that is a full six inches longer than Cadillac’s current flagship sedan,…